Accentor's, what build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?

[Cliff Henke]

I have an old Accentor that has never been flown. ( 94-95 Brodak kit )  I have mounted a K&B 40 for power. What build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?


Thanks in advance

[john e. holliday]

If you go over to Stuka Stunt Works and do a search for Accentor you will find a post  DOC's Accentor.   Mine is heavy and flown with a RO-Jett .40 REFI which is a heavy engine.  Flies fine at 59 ounces on 65 foot .015 lines. 

[peabody]

Mike Palko flew one before he became enamored with electrons....you might PM him....

[Balsa Butcher]

Realistically...try for under 55 ounces. Under 50 ounces would be ideal. K&B 40 should work well but do some bench runs to become familier with its running characteristics. If it comes out nose heavy Randy probably has a tongue muffler that will work. If it is over 55 ounces, don't worry 'bout it-go fly.